TECHNOLOGY

Kids' Sneakers with a Secret: Tracking Made Easy

Wed Jul 30 2025

Parents often worry about their kids' safety, especially when they're out of sight. Skechers has come up with a clever way to ease those worries. They've introduced a new line of kids' shoes with a hidden spot for an Apple AirTag. This lets parents keep track of their children without the hassle of a separate tracker.

Find My Skechers Line

The Find My Skechers line offers various styles and colors for kids from toddlers to eight-year-olds. The special feature? A secret compartment in the sole.

  • Lift the insole and a fabric liner, and you'll find a plastic slot just right for an AirTag.
  • The compartment keeps the tracker safe and doesn't mess with its signals.

Why Is This a Big Deal?

  • AirTags can easily get lost if a kid slips them into a pocket.
  • Skechers' design solves this problem:
  • The compartment has a screwed-on lid, so kids can't mess with it.
  • It's a good safety measure for toddlers who might try to put small things in their mouths.

Subtle and Stylish

  • The shoes look just like any other Skechers sneakers.
  • No flashy logos or hints that there's a tracker inside.
  • This makes them a subtle way to keep an eye on your kids' whereabouts.

A Thought on Safety

While this is a neat feature, it's important to talk to kids about safety and boundaries. Tech can help, but open conversations matter too.

questions

    Is Skechers collaborating with Apple to create a network of tracked individuals from a young age?
    What if the AirTag starts giving directions to the nearest ice cream truck instead of the child's location?
    Can the AirTag be used to find lost socks, or is it strictly for kids?

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